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The Franz Viegener brand continues to expand; their award-winning products can be seen in projects across North America, from high-end residences to multi-unit, high-rise luxury condominiums and hotels.

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Once again, WOW Design has received international recognition for its bid to stand out for the high design appeal of its products. 

Alpha Professional Tools® is pleased to announce that we have hired Alexander Makin to represent us in the South territory effective October 23, 2023. He will service Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, Texas and Utah.

Patterns, textures, elongated subway tile and stone-look surfaces continue to take center stage in design. Manufacturers of tile and quartz continue to utilize advanced technology to output high-quality products. Here is a look at several of the latest product introductions.

Virginia Tile, a premier destination for top-tier tile, design and installation solutions, is delighted to introduce the newest additions to its esteemed commercial team, Stu Kinney and Bradley Walworth. Both seasoned professionals in the industry, Stu and Bradley bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that will propel Virginia Tile to new heights.

Moderno Porcelain Works announces the opening of their newest location in Nashville, TN. The official grand opening event was held on October 26th and signifies another milestone as it marks the 15th location in the United States as part of an ambitious national expansion efforts.

October was a busy month for us, as I’m sure for many of you. There were quite a few industry events taking place, and we tried to attend as many as possible.

International Product Assurance Laboratories (IPA Laboratories), has been honored with the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) Customer Quality Service Award. IPA Laboratories is one of ten independent laboratories recognized with this award for their exceptional commitment to quality service. Additionally, IPA Laboratories received a Special Recognition Award as one of the top three laboratories for timeliness. 

MAPEI Corporation celebrated the expansion of its existing Calhoun, GA, facility with an open house event held on October 20, 2023, with customers, employees and other guests. The remodeled existing 210,000-square-foot (19 510-m2) facility now features an additional 45,000 square feet (4 181 m2) of production space as well as an additional 20,000 square feet (1 858 m2) of office space.